diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 6260847..52b1077 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,4 +1,25 @@ -Zecwallet-Lite is z-Addr first, Sapling compatible wallet lightwallet for Zcash +Zecwallet-Lite is z-Addr first, Sapling compatible wallet lightwallet for Zcash. It has full support for all Zcash features: +- Send + Receive fully shielded transactions +- Supports transparent addresses and transactions +- Full support for incoming and outgoing memos +- Fully encrypt your private keys, using viewkeys to sync the blockchain + +## Download +Download compiled binaries from our [release page](https://github.com/adityapk00/zecwallet-lite/releases) + +## Privacy +* While all the keys and transaction detection happens on the client, the server can learn what blocks contain your shielded transactions. +* The server also learns other metadata about you like your ip address etc... +* Also remember that t-addresses don't provide any privacy protection. + + +### Note Management +Zecwallet-Lite does automatic note and utxo management, which means it doesn't allow you to manually select which address to send outgoing transactions from. It follows these principles: +* Defaults to sending shielded transactions, even if you're sending to a transparent address +* Sapling funds need at least 5 confirmations before they can be spent +* Can select funds from multiple shielded addresses in the same transaction +* Will automatically shield your transparent funds at the first opportunity + * When sending an outgoing transaction to a shielded address, Zecwallet-Lite can decide to use the transaction to additionally shield your transparent funds (i.e., send your transparent funds to your own shielded address in the same transaction) ## Compiling from source * ZecWallet is written in C++ 14, and can be compiled with g++/clang++/visual c++.